A measurement tool to articulate the nursing workload for a specific patient or group of patients over a specific period of time is called:
a. benchmarking. c. staffing pattern.
b. skill mix. d. patient classification.
D
A patient classification system is a measurement tool used to articulate the nursing workload for a
specific patient or group of patients over a specific period of time. Benchmarking is a management
tool for seeking out the best practices in one's industry. Skill mix is the percentage of RN staff to other
direct care staff. Staffing pattern is a plan that articulates how many and what kind of staff are needed
by shift to staff a unit or department.
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